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HY51 AYF

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 AYF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 119,400 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner arch and strut top area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing both sides rear inner wing corroded (5.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bandage on exhaust

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

slight play offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside slight play in rack arm inner joint

bandage fitted to exhaust

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,018 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes and rubbers worn and cracked

rear diff leak

steering rack play

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,721 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to underside

O/S headlamp lense holed

O/S/F indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leaks

Play to n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink bottom ball joint

Play to steering rack

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,691 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to underside

O/S headlamp lense holed

O/S/F indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leaks

Play to n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink bottom ball joint

Play to steering rack

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,051 miles

corrosion to under-carriage

offside front indicator showing white

offside front indicator unit not fully secure

Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight wear in offside of steering rack

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2011 94,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight wear in offside of steering rack

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,433 miles

corrosion on brake pipes borderline.

general corrosion starting though out vehicle.

slight play in steering arms.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 90,431 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in off side rack

Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,106 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,064 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,652 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre

oil leak (exe2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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HY51 AYF is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 78,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 AYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY51 AYF is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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